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How to Speed Up Your NJ Divorce
Generally, you should expect a divorce in New Jersey to take about a year from filing to entry of final judgment. The more complex a divorce is and the less the parties agrees upon, the longer it will take. The key is how much you and your spouse agree to and how quickly you can…
Read MoreLimits of Employment Law: Older Employees Are the First to Go When the American Economy Falters
Older and unemployed Americans often retire early because they’re facing a harsh reality: they’ve lost jobs and can’t find employers willing to hire applicants in their 50’s and 60’s. If you’re in that age range and unemployed, there is a low chance that you’ll find a new job that pays as well, or better, than…
Read MoreYour Final Divorce May Turn Out to Be at the Starting Line
Your divorce could take a long time and cause a lot of stress. Depending on your circumstances and how functional your relationship is with your ex-spouse, disputes could continue. If they’re not resolved, legal action will persist as well. If your divorce means the end of the marriage and you have no reason to be…
Read MoreFederal Civil Rights Act: How Far Have We Come Since 1964?
1964 was the year the federal Civil Rights Act became law. It’s the bedrock of modern federal employment anti-discrimination laws. It’s been changed over the years, expanding civil rights protections for employees and job applicants. Since this law passed, how much progress have we made? That was then The Civil Rights Act of 1964, reports…
Read MoreEqual Pay for Equal Work: Not as Simple as it Sounds
It sounds simple enough. People performing the same work should be paid equally. It’s hard to argue against if you have a sense of fairness; it’s also part of state and federal law. It’s illegal to unequally pay workers and subject them to unequal terms and conditions of employment on the basis of someone’s protected…
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